Senior Traction Power & Wayside Systems Leader

Los Angeles Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Metro is seeking a Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power to lead capital project support, Reg4 testing, and preventive/corrective maintenance programs across critical systems including OCS, substations, and lighting. This role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors under separate bargaining agreements, ensuring reliability and safety across the rail network.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in traction power systems, project management, and procurement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities operations, maintenance in light/heavy track, signal, traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems requiring at least two years of specialized experience in area of assignment.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Manages wayside systems work crew activities, distributes work assignments, including PM and corrective work.
• Assists in developing goals, establishment of plans and priorities, and monitoring operations of assigned multi-line Track, Traction Power, Signal and Train Control, or Telecommunications and Communication Systems, or multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including electronic systems, equipment installation, and building and grounds maintenance.
• Conducts special operational and planning projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs, maintains records of PM work.
• Assists in the review of contract specifications and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required.
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees, supervisors and inspectors.

Skills

Staff management

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration

Job description

Los Angeles Metro is seeking a Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power to lead capital project support, Reg4 testing, and preventive/corrective maintenance programs across critical systems including OCS, substations, and lighting. This role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors under separate bargaining agreements, ensuring reliability and safety across the rail network.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in traction power systems, project management, and procurement,